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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $14,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,374

Acura RDX   
Difference: $13,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $45,855
Base Invoice $30,646 $42,874
Technology Package 3,100  
Heated front seats   1,425
Navigation system   2,145
Sun and Sound Package   850
Front buckets   0
FWD   0
Technology Package 2,843  
Heated front seats   1,183
Navigation system   1,780
Sun and Sound Package   706
Front buckets   0
FWD   0
Options (change) 3,100 4,420
Options (change) 2,843 3,669
Destination 885 920
Total Price $36,880 $51,195
Total Invoice $34,374 $47,463

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,951
Model Year20122009
ModelRDXDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4275hp V8
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,880$51,195
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,955$51,195
Total Invoice$34,374$47,463
Adjustments for Features-8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,512$47,463

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXDTS
TrimBaseV8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$4,175$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8620

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS

Model Year20122009
ModelRDXDTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in115.6 in
Length180.7 in207.6 in
Width73.6 in74.8 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.4,009 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft318.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Cadillac DTS specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested40052%
Total Not Requested37548%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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